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Psalms 96
1¶ O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
2Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4For the LORD [is] great, and greatly to be praised: he [is] to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
6Honour and majesty [are] before him: strength and beauty [are] in his sanctuary.
7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
8Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10¶ Say among the heathen [that] the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
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Being Holy Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
Church: Called Courts Psalm 96:8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Does the Earth Orbit the Sun? Psalm 96:10
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Fear of God: Reverence Psalm 96:4, 9
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. / Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
God: Creator Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
God: Glory of Psalm 96:3, 4, 6, 7
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. / For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. / Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
God: Judge, and his Justice Psalm 96:10, 13
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity. / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
God: Personality of Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
God: Saviour Psalm 96:2
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
God: Sovereign Psalm 96:10
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Holiness of God Psalm 96:9
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
Idolatry: All Heathen Nations Given up To Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
Idolatry: Folly of Psalm 96:5
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
Jesus, the Christ: Judge Psalm 96:13
before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Psalm 96:1–13
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Judgment: The General Psalm 96:13
before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Mission Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Missionary Work Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 96:3, 10
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. / Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
Missions: Missionary Hymn Psalm 96:1
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Nature Psalm 96:11, 12
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
Praise for God's Attributes Psalm 96:1
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
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Psalms 96:1-9 Verses 1-9
When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. All the earth is here summoned to worship the Lord. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. Glorious things are said of him, both as motives to praise and matter of praise.
Psalms 96:10-13 Verses 10-13
We are to hope and pray for that time, when Christ shall reign in righteousness over all nations. He shall rule in the hearts of men, by the power of truth, and the Spirit of righteousness. His coming draws nigh; this King, this Judge standeth before the door, but he is not yet come. The Lord will accept the praises of all who seek to promote the kingdom of Christ. The sea can but roar, and how the trees of the wood can show that they rejoice we know not; but He that searches the heart knows what is the mind of the Spirit, and understands the words, the broken language of the weakest. Christ will come to judge the earth, to execute just vengeance on his enemies, and to fulfil his largest promises to his people. What then are we? Would that day be welcome to us? If this be not our case, let us now begin to prepare to meet our God, by seeking the pardon of our sins, and the renewal of our souls to holiness.